U.S. Embassy Brazzaville PDS Annual Program Statement
ID: 351938Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo (DOS-COG)

Award Range

$500 - $20K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351938
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 23, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 30, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo is offering a grant through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The purpose of this grant is to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Republic of Congo through cultural and exchange programming. The grant seeks proposals that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs funded by this grant must include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. The grant has an award ceiling of $20,000 and an award floor of $500. The estimated total program funding is $60,000, and it is expected that 10 awards will be given. The deadline for submitting requests for funding is June 30, 2024. For inquiries, please contact Nzounza E Prude at nzounzape@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
nzounzape@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Brazzaville APS2024.docx
4/10/2024
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